Whether Vokoun is ready to play or simply able to serve as backup against the Hurricanes is unclear. Michal Neuvirth has made five consecutive starts, including 22 saves in Washington’s 1-0 loss to the Flyers on Sunday.

While he didn’t face an abundance of shots, Neuvirth’s performance against Philadelphia kept the Capitals in the tight game and it served as a bounce back after he allowed five goals on 20 shots to New Jersey on Friday.